The cruelest part of dairy farming is totally legal by Jessica Scott-Reid at SentientMedia.org Original post: https://sentientmedia.org/the-cruelest-part-of-dairy-farming-is-totally-legal/ Related Episodes: 57: The Honest Truth: An Interview with a Former Dairy Farm Worker 82: Stop (Saying) Factory Farming 213: [Part 1] The Humane Hoax: Factory Farming vs Alternative Farming 214: [Part 2] The Humane Hoax: Factory Farming vs Alternative Farming Sentient Media is a nonprofit news organization that...
Feb 06, 2023•10 min•Ep. 466
Part 2 of 'how to save money on healthy vegan food' by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/save-money-on-healthy-vegan-food/ Related Episodes: 208: Why You Hate Cooking (and What You Can Do About It) Flow in the Kitchen Book: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/books/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient with the sl...
Feb 03, 2023•8 min•Ep. 465
Rising food costs are a concern for most households these days. How to save money on healthy vegan food? Brigitte Gemme of VeganFamilyKitchen.com proposes a strategy that goes deeper than perusing flyers. Warning: mindset shifts ahead. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/save-money-on-healthy-vegan-food/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient with the s...
Feb 02, 2023•9 min•Ep. 464
A new study shows that a vegan diet can improve dogs’ health, including gastrointestinal issues and dandruff by Nicole Axworthy at VegNews.com Original post: https://vegnews.com/2022/11/gi-dandruff-vegan-dogs-study-omni Related Episodes: Cat/Dog Food 199: Vegan Dogs 101: Plant Based Nutrition for Dogs 200: [Part 1] Vegan Cats 101: Nutrients, Not Ingredients is What Really Matters 201: [Part 2] Vegan Cats 101: Nutrients, Not Ingredients, Is What Really Matters 211: Cultured Meat: The Future of Pe...
Feb 01, 2023•7 min•Ep. 463
Part 2 of 2. The psychological toll of killing animals: PTSD in Slaughterhouse workers. By Emily Moran Barwick at BiteSizeVegan.org. Original post: https://bitesizevegan.org/ptsd-in-slaughterhouse-workers/ Related episodes: 129 [Part 1] From Slaughterhouse Worker to Vegan: The Work Made Me Sick 130 [Part 2] From Slaughterhouse Worker to Vegan: The Work Made Me Sick Bite Size Vegan was founded on the belief that everyone deserves access to solid, factual information on issues impacting their heal...
Jan 31, 2023•13 min•Ep. 462
“We have long acknowledged cruelty towards animals as an indicator of psychopathy. Yet slaughterhouse workers are paid and expected to carry out what amounts to torture upon thousands of sentient beings, day in and day out. How could that not have an effect?” Part 1 of 2 by Emily Moran Barwick at BiteSizeVegan.org. Original post: https://bitesizevegan.org/ptsd-in-slaughterhouse-workers/ Related episodes: 129 [Part 1] From Slaughterhouse Worker to Vegan: The Work Made Me Sick 130 [Part 2] From Sl...
Jan 30, 2023•11 min•Ep. 461
The VegNews guide to JUST Egg - plus 5 excellent recipes by Tanya Flink at VegNews.com Original post: https://vegnews.com/vegan-guides/eggs/vegan-guide-just-egg-recipes Homemade Vegan Mung Bean Egg Recipe from VeganRicha.com https://www.veganricha.com/vegan-omelet-with-mung-bean-egg/?fbclid=IwAR3h1nE9xWtu-TybGVU-LgfaFnYi0kLRrgi5VSX7Zo8Mygj0H65lX6E-6hM#recipe Vegan Egg Substitutes Graphic: Launched in 2000, VegNews is the largest vegan media brand in the world. They have a best-selling plant-base...
Jan 27, 2023•9 min•Ep. 460
The benefits of millet for diabetes by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-benefits-of-millet-for-diabetes/ Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. He is a grad...
Jan 26, 2023•7 min•Ep. 459
Millet isn’t the name of a specific grain, but a generic term that applies to a number of totally different plants. Which is the most healthful? By Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/studies-on-millet-nutrition-is-it-a-healthy-grain/ Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American Colle...
Jan 25, 2023•6 min•Ep. 458
Insect farming might be sustainable, but is it ethical? Meat Producers Have a New Animal to Farm by Matilde Nuñez del Prado Alanes at SentientMedia.org Original post: https://sentientmedia.org/insect-farming-might-be-sustainable-but-is-it-ethical/ Related Episodes: 377: [Part 1] DEBUNKED: Do vegans kill more animals through crop deaths? 378: [Part 2] DEBUNKED: Do vegans kill more animals through crop deaths? Sentient Media is a nonprofit news organization that is changing the conversation around...
Jan 24, 2023•12 min•Ep. 457
Can plant-based nutrition help you sleep better? By Nelson Huber-Disla at NutritionStudies.org Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/can-plant-based-nutrition-help-you-sleep-better/ Related Episodes: 123 These Plant Based Foods Help You Sleep Better 178 [Part 1] What to Eat (and Drink) for Better Sleep 179 [Part 2] What to Eat (and Drink) for Better Sleep The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies was established to extend the impact of Dr. Campbell’s life changing research finding...
Jan 23, 2023•10 min•Ep. 456
Calorie density is the key to weight loss by Shivam Joshi MD at ForksOverKnives.com Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/calorie-density-key-weight-loss/ Related Episodes: 168: The Calorie Density Approach to Nutrition and Lifelong Weight Management 436: Losing Weight on a Plant-Based, Vegan Diet: Tips for Success Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Ov...
Jan 20, 2023•6 min•Ep. 455
What is TMAO and why should you avoid it? Part 2 of 2. “There’s a new molecule of interest in the ongoing investigation into what causes heart disease and other chronic conditions: TMAO. But where does TMAO come from? Why is it bad for your heart? And how can you minimize it in your body? Find out how TMAO affects your health and whether you may need to make changes to your diet.” By Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org. Original post: https://foodrevolution.org/blog/what-is-tmao/ Ocean Robbins i...
Jan 19, 2023•11 min•Ep. 454
What is TMAO and why should you avoid it? Part 1 of 2. “There’s a new molecule of interest in the ongoing investigation into what causes heart disease and other chronic conditions: TMAO. But where does TMAO come from? Why is it bad for your heart? And how can you minimize it in your body? Find out how TMAO affects your health and whether you may need to make changes to your diet.” By Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org. Original post: https://foodrevolution.org/blog/what-is-tmao/ Ocean Robbins i...
Jan 18, 2023•10 min•Ep. 453
The most terrifying excuse of all by Phil Hatfield at VeganFTA.com. Original post: https://veganfta.com/2022/11/28/the-most-terrifying-excuse-of-all/ “Norm” Short Film: https://www.youtube.com/@VidaraFilms/videos Liberation Pledge Episodes/Info: 428: Part 1- What is the Liberation Pledge 429: Part 2- What is the Liberation Pledge 327 Shifting to a Better World 314 Disrupting Social Norms: An Anecdote From a Lonely Vegan Teacher 100 What's Wrong With Veganism? (Liberation Pledge) Silence Abets Vi...
Jan 17, 2023•9 min•Ep. 452
The advantages of a plant based diet. From ProVeg.com Original post: https://proveg.com/5-pros/health/the-advantages-of-a-plant-based-diet/ ProVeg International is a food awareness organization striving for a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and the planet. Their mission is to reduce the global consumption of animals by 50% by the year 2040. They aim to transform the global food system by replacing conventional animal-based products wi...
Jan 16, 2023•9 min•Ep. 451
Change can be scary. Knowing what to expect in advance can provide stability and assurance. From navigating the transition, to overcoming challenges, to the profound emotional positives, this guide will help you know what to expect emotionally when going vegan. By Emily Moran Barwick at BiteSizeVegan.org. Original post: https://bitesizevegan.org/what-to-expect-emotionally-when-going-vegan/ Bite Size Vegan was founded on the belief that everyone deserves access to solid, factual information on is...
Jan 13, 2023•12 min•Ep. 450
10 years of life may be up for grabs! Replacing animal protein with plant protein can make a significant difference in your life expectancy, and quality of life. By Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-best-diet-for-healthy-aging/ AGEs in common foods: Want to learn more about plant based protein? Check out these episodes: Related Episodes: 400: Animal Protein vs Plant Protein 316: The No BS Guide to Plant Protein 293: Part 1- Plant Based P...
Jan 12, 2023•9 min•Ep. 449
AGEs may be one explanation for why those who consume meat may have up to three times the risk of developing dementia compared with vegetarians. By Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/advanced-glycation-end-products-ages-and-cognitive-decline/ Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the Ameri...
Jan 11, 2023•6 min•Ep. 448
How Big Dairy infiltrated TikTok by Björn Ólafsson at SentientMedia.org Original post: https://sentientmedia.org/big-dairy-on-tik-tok/ Sentient Media is a nonprofit news organization that is changing the conversation around animal agriculture across the globe. They seek to create and sustain a sense of global urgency about the agriculture industry’s impact on the climate crisis, extraction of natural resources and systematic exploitation of the fringes of society. They're doing this through crit...
Jan 10, 2023•12 min•Ep. 447
Dairy study uses 7 white men to represent all Americans. From Switch4Good.org. Original post: https://switch4good.org/dairy-study-7-white-men-represent-all-americans/ Switch4Good is an evidence-based nonprofit dedicated to rattling accepted norms around dairy and health. They’re working to abolish the current system of dietary racial oppression, and promoting solutions for climate change. They have a fantastic podcast hosted by Olympic medalist Dotsie Bausch and Baywatch actress/health coach Ale...
Jan 09, 2023•7 min•Ep. 446
If you’re thinking about getting into backyard beekeeping, here are some things you should know. From PETA.org Original post: https://www.peta.org/living/humane-home/backyard-beekeeping/ Does PETA Kill Animals? 395: Does PETA Kill Animals? And Other Questions About PETA’s Shelter Answered. By Katherine Sullivan PETA.org https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/395-does-peta-kill-animals-and-other-questions-about-petas-shelter-answered-by-katherine-sullivan-petaorg People for the Ethical Treatment o...
Jan 06, 2023•6 min•Ep. 445
Of all the animal products that vegans don’t consume, honey is the one that seems the most confusing. So, why is it that vegans don’t consume honey? From SurgeActivism.org Original Post: https://www.surgeactivism.org/ishoneyvegan Related Episodes: 342: Is Honey BEE BARF? All About Honey! [For Kids!] 13: Why Vegans Don't Consume Honey Surge is a non-profit, grassroots animal rights organization determined to create a world where compassion towards all non-human animals is the norm. Our philosophy...
Jan 05, 2023•7 min•Ep. 444
On a healthy plant-based diet, I’ve reversed Type 2 Diabetes and sky-high cholesterol. By Lauri Perrella at ForksOverKnives.com Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/success-stories/healthy-plant-based-diet-ive-reversed-type-2-diabetes-and-high-cholesterol/ Related Episodes: 387: Plant Based Diet Linked to Lower Risk of Severe Covid Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary...
Jan 04, 2023•7 min•Ep. 443
“There’s a food shortage going on that’s unlike anything we’ve seen in the last 40 years. Billions of people around the world are now chronically hungry, and tens of millions may face imminent famine and starvation. So what’s going on that’s different from years past? And what, if anything, can we do as individuals to begin to make a difference”. By Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org. Original post: https://foodrevolution.org/blog/global-food-crisis-causes-solutions/ Related Episodes: 171: Tech...
Jan 03, 2023•15 min•Ep. 442
“You’re probably thinking that moving to a plant-based diet sounds like a great idea, but you don’t know where to start. Don’t worry, you’re in the right place—we’ve got the tools, insight, and expertise to make the change easy and enjoyable. We’ll answer your questions, provide helpful advice, and share the techniques you need.” By Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/how-tos/plant-based-primer-beginners-guide-starting-plant-based-diet/ Related ...
Jan 02, 2023•12 min•Ep. 441
Are avocados a weight loss food? Studies funded by the Avocado Board suggest avocados may facilitate weight loss, but compared to what? By Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/2021/10/14/are-avocados-a-weight-loss-food/ Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medici...
Dec 30, 2022•9 min•Ep. 440
“Chicken farmers have been organizing and sacrificing their livelihoods to speak out about how far big businesses will go in their search for profits. Because of these farmer advocates, we know that people who raise baby birds for human consumption are trapped in an unfair system that makes life miserable for them, as well as for the birds.” By Hemi Kim at SentientMedia.org Original post: https://sentientmedia.org/chicken-farmer/ Under Contract Documentary: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/undercontra...
Dec 29, 2022•13 min•Ep. 439
Which Came First: The Chicken, the Egg, or the Dystopian Nightmare? By Nelson Huber-Disla at NutritionStudies.org Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/which-came-first-the-chicken-the-egg-or-the-dystopian-nightmare/ Related Episodes: 391 The Connection Between Deadly Pandemics and Our Diets The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies was established to extend the impact of Dr. Campbell’s life changing research findings. For decades, T. Colin Campbell, PhD, has been at the forefront...
Dec 28, 2022•14 min•Ep. 438
Don’t count plant based meat out just yet, despite a spate of recent articles. By Björn Ólafsson at SentientMedia.org Original post: https://sentientmedia.org/plant-based-price-parity/ Related Episodes: 405 We Need Price Parity Between Vegan and Non-Vegan Foods Sentient Media is a nonprofit news organization that is changing the conversation around animal agriculture across the globe. They seek to create and sustain a sense of global urgency about the agriculture industry’s impact on the climate...
Dec 27, 2022•12 min•Ep. 437
